“Cry … ‘Abba, Father'”
Learning to Live in the Spirit of Adoption
“For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, ‘Abba, Father.'”
Romans 8:15
This study of spiritual adoption will hold many surprises for us. Not only is God the Father treated slightly in most works on theology, but the concept of sonship by spiritual adoption is scarcely understood.
Because of the biblical meaning of the term “adoption,” our study is forced to take a practical approach to the relationship of the believer to the heavenly Father. This approach is demanded by each of the passages in which the phrase “Abba, Father” is found.
Living in the Spirit of Adoption – VA 2015
Gene Cunningham - June 9, 2003
Ephesians #12
Eph 3:1-13, Col 1:26-27 - Dispensation of the mystery explains the uniqueness of Paul's teaching. Heb 3:1-6 compares Moses, steward over his "house" to Jesus in the new covenant. 3 distinctive: 1) personal indwelling of the Holy Spirit, 2) divine enabling, and 3) forgiveness of sin (Heb 10:17). Paul was the steward of the mystery (Eph 3:7).
Scripture References: Hebrews 3:1-6, Colossians 1:26-27, Ephesians 3:1-13, Ephesians 3:7, Hebrews 10:17
From Series: "Ephesians"
More than any book Ephesians reveals the blessings from God based on our relationship with Jesus Christ by grace through faith. Eph 1:3 is the a key verse. Other key verses by chapter include Eph 2:8 Eph 3:19 Eph 4:1 Eph 5:18 and Eph 6:10-11.